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Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores

South America2026/2027

South American football's premier club competition.

32 teams • 112 matches • 2026/2027 season

Standings

Group A

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1QualificationFlamengoFlamengo6510142+1216
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2QualificationEstudiantes L.P.Estudiantes L.P.623165+19
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3Independiente MedellinIndependiente Medellin6213611-57
LWWLD
4CuscoCusco6015412-81
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Group B

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1QualificationCoquimbo UnidoCoquimbo Unido631286+210
LWWLW
2QualificationDeportes TolimaDeportes Tolima622276+18
DLWWL
3Club NacionalClub Nacional622279-28
WDLLW
4UniversitarioUniversitario613256-16
DDLWL

Group C

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1QualificationIndepend. RivadaviaIndepend. Rivadavia6510156+916
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2QualificationFluminenseFluminense62227708
WWDLL
3BolívarBolívar612368-25
LLDWD
4Deportivo La GuairaDeportivo La Guaira6033613-73
LLDLD

Group D

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1QualificationU. CatolicaU. Catolica641184+413
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2QualificationCruzeiroCruzeiro632183+511
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3Boca JuniorsBoca Juniors621365+17
LDLLW
4Barcelona SCBarcelona SC6105212-103
LLWLL

Group E

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1QualificationCorinthiansCorinthians632184+411
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2QualificationPlatensePlatense631287+110
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3Santa FeSanta Fe622267-18
WWDLL
4PenarolPenarol603348-43
LDDLL

Group F

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1QualificationCerro PortenoCerro Porteno641162+413
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2QualificationPalmeirasPalmeiras6321105+511
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3Sporting CristalSporting Cristal620469-36
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4JuniorJunior6114511-64
LWLLL

Group G

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1QualificationLDU de QuitoLDU de Quito640285+312
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2QualificationMirassolMirassol640274+312
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3LanusLanus630337-49
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4Always ReadyAlways Ready610579-23
LLWLL

Group H

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1QualificationIndependiente del ValleIndependiente del Valle6411116+513
WWLWW
2QualificationRosario CentralRosario Central641191+813
LWWWW
3UCVUCV6303711-49
WLWLL
4Libertad AsuncionLibertad Asuncion6006413-90
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Upcoming matches

The 2026 Copa Libertadores season is over — no upcoming matches at the moment.

Latest results

Round of 16

Group Stage - 6

Players to watch

About the Copa Libertadores

History

The Copa Libertadores was created in 1960. The competition's very first match saw Uruguay's Peñarol defeat Bolivia's Jorge Wilstermann 7-1 on 19 April 1960. Argentina's Independiente remain the competition's most decorated club in history with 7 titles, including four in a row between 1972 and 1975, a record for consecutive wins. Brazil and Argentina are the most successful countries, with 25 titles each. Flamengo, competing in the currently ongoing 2026 edition, are the most decorated Brazilian club with 4 titles, the latest won in the 2025 edition against fellow Brazilians Palmeiras (1-0, a Danilo goal) on 29 November 2025 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima.

Trophy roll

  • Flamengo4 titles in total, the most decorated Brazilian club, most recently in 2025.
  • PalmeirasRunners-up in the 2025 edition, beaten by Flamengo (0-1).
  • Boca Juniors6 titles in total, the competition's second most decorated club in history.

Competition format

The Copa Libertadores features 32 clubs split into eight groups of four teams following preliminary rounds, with each club facing the other three in its group home and away.

At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group qualify for the Round of 16, played over two legs, all the way to a final now played as a single match at a neutral venue since 2019.

Qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup

The Copa Libertadores winner qualifies for the FIFA Club World Cup, contested between the champions of the six continental confederations.

Frequently asked questions

Which club has won the most Copa Libertadores titles?

Argentina's Independiente, with 7 titles in total.

Who are the current holders?

Flamengo, winners of the 2025 edition against Palmeiras (1-0) on 29 November 2025 in Lima.

Since when has the Copa Libertadores existed?

Created in 1960, its first-ever match was played on 19 April of that year.

How is the group stage structured?

32 clubs are split into eight groups of four teams, with each club facing the other three in its group home and away.

How does this competition lead to FIFA Club World Cup qualification?

The winner qualifies directly for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Where can I follow Copa Libertadores results?

AtlasGoal provides the standings, results, match schedule, statistics, and the latest news for the competition.